Roof Maintenance

A lot of the times we get asked questions about roof maintenance because people want to know if there is something that they can do at home to maintain their roof. Of course, we are here to help out and that’s why we decided to create this unique article where you will find various tips and tricks that will help you maintain your roof the proper way. There are many people who try to maintain their roof, but actually, they are not doing anything good, but that is going to change now because we are going to show the proper way of doing it.

Regular Cleaning

The most obvious way of keeping your roof in a good condition is to simply clean it regularly. That’s right there is a way you can clean your roof in order to keep it looking like new. As time goes by and you don’t do anything about your roof, dirt and all kinds of other things will start to accumulate on the roof.

These things can cause various damages to your roof which are expensive to repair, that’s why you want to prevent that from happening. If you don’t get a lot of rain during the year, we suggest that you simply use water to wash off the dirt from your roof. Never try and climb on the roof because you can easily damage the tiles or even break them. Simply use a garden hose and spray some water on top. The trick is to spray water from the top because you want to avoid water from getting underneath the tiles.

Checking for Damages

Maintaining your roof isn’t all about cleaning it, it is about looking for some small damages on the tiles because if they are ignored for a long time they will cause huge problems later on. A cracked tile can easily fall off and it can hurt someone.

The easiest way to check for any damages of your roof is to go into your attic and look at the tiles from underneath. This way you will avoid damaging the roof any further and you can easily spot if there is a leak or something moved out of place. If a tile is just moved out of its place, the repair can be done even by you in just a few minutes. However, you have to be careful not to drop the loose tile while putting it in place.

We have talked about this many times before, taking good care of your roof tiles is going to pay off because they will last much longer and they will also look good. Now, for the part that you are all here, what is the best method to clean a roof. Of course, we already have a favorite one, but we want to share with you some other methods too that are also good and worth trying out. Some of these methods are not easy to use and that’s why we always recommend hiring professionals to do the job.

After all, you really need your roof cleaned once or twice per year.

Pressure Washing

Our number one suggestion would be to use a pressure washer and clean your entire roof with it. As mentioned above, this won’t be easy to do on your own. Even if you have a pressure washer, you probably won’t have the equipment that will allow you to wash your roof. This isn’t easy, there are many things that can go wrong with pressure washing your roof tiles if you are not doing it the right way. First thing is that you can get water underneath the tiles and that water will directly go onto your ceiling which can cause water damage to your home.

The next big mistake people often do is they put the pressure washer on high pressure because they think they will be able to remove more dirt, but what happens is something much worse. The tiles can actually crack under the high pressure, especially if you are focusing into one spot. The best way to do this would be to hire professionals or do your research first before making any mistakes.

Roof Washing Chemicals

There are various washing solutions that are specially designed for roofs and if you are thinking about washing your roof, this might be a good idea to invest in. These are some very powerful chemicals that you shouldn’t be handled without protective gear on yourself, especially around your hands and eyes.

With these cleaning solutions, you will have no problem washing your roof with just water because the solutions will take care of the rest and you don’t even need a pressure washer. However, we still think that a pressure washer is better because it does a more detailed job and you don’t need to do it that often.